There are a number of writing how-to books that I turn to over and over and they’ve become my favorite writing craft books. In fact, I’ve read so many (hundreds) of craft books over the years I’ve put together a big list of recommendations. If you want to take a second to snag that list,…
If you’ve never hired an editor to help you with a creative writing project, there’s a good chance you don’t even know what types of editing are available to you. If you Google “types of editing”, you’re going to get hit with information like “Developmental Editing. (Also called: conceptual editing or manuscript appraisal)” and “Evaluation…
I learned of the term “weasel words” from writer Matt Bell, who thinks he learned it from Gabe Durham. In any event, it’s becoming part of the writing lexicon and what it means, in the creative writing sense, is different than the dictionary.com definition—“words or statements that are intentionally ambiguous or misleading.” Although the words…
There is something intimate and special about handwriting. It’s as unique and individual as a fingerprint. It takes more effort than typing, and at some point, each handwritten note will convey the physical presence of someone who’s passed on. In the words of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe— Letters are among the most significant memorial a…
I love motivational quotes and mantras. But here was a time when I was embarrassed to admit it. I felt like hanging up an inspirational quote by my desk was kind of like displaying a cliché word art plaque (Live, Laugh, Love people, I do love you). I didn’t want to adorn my office with…